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Blackpool Gazette
Azim seeks a world belt before any Smith fight
Light-welterweight Adam Azim stayed on track for an all-British world title fight with Dalton Smith after an emphatic third-round stoppage of Steve Claggett at Wembley Arena.
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June 01, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
MP calls on ministers to listen and learn on NHS
A Fylde coast MP has called on the government to hear the voices of \"those who face the reality of working in the NHS everyday\".
1 min |
June 01, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Immerse yourself in Cameron's wide, wild blue Avatar yonder
Jake and Neytiri's family grapples with grief, encountering a new, aggressive Na'vi tribe the Ash People in Avatar: Fire and Ash.
1 min |
June 01, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Debutant has a day to remember in Pakistan’s win
CRICKET
1 min |
June 01, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Bin wagon blaze averted by quick-thinking refuse workers
Quick thinking refuse workers averted a major fire in their wagon when they spotted wrongly discarded batteries had ignited.
1 min |
June 01, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Beckett boasts a triple threat for Friday’s Classic
HORSE RACING
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June 01, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Innovation revelations
The London marathon brought the startling advances in footwear and nutrition into sharp focus. Euan Crumley speaks to two people at the very heart of each field to find out how much of a difference they are making
3 min |
June 01, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Words can cast spells on us
As the entire world was locked down in 2020, the news kept on reporting there was a pandemic.
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June 01, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
GPs will ‘learn from man’s death’ after coroner raises 111 concern
A patient who died from a heart attack had previously reported he was suffering chest pains to the non-emergency NHS 111 number.
3 min |
June 01, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Plans take step forward for a major solar farm
Proposals for a large solar farm near the outskirts of Blackpool have been conditionally approved.
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June 01, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Spurs defy the Thunder to earn NBA finals spot
BASKETBALL
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June 01, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
As the mercury rises, so drivers' red mist descends
If you’ve been behind the wheel at all during the current hot spell, you might have noticed that there’s some spectacularly aggressive driving taking place out there.
2 min |
June 01, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Let's get down the chippy to celebrate special day
The big story of the next seven days
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June 01, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Scouts keep an eye on striker as Villa could move to bring in new keeper
Today’s transfer rumour round-up includes both Manchester clubs as well as Chelsea and Aston Villa
1 min |
June 01, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Detectives go from cracking crime to cracking eggs
Two former Met detectives will open a new cake and coffee shop in Kirkham next week.
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June 01, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Community calls for a saviour for landmark pub
Calls have been made for an empty pub and restaurant in Bispham to be taken on by a successful pub chain.
1 min |
June 01, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Gillian taking on epic bike ride
A 67-year-old is preparing for an epic bike ride to fulfill a promise to a dear friend who lost her life to cancer.
1 min |
June 01, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Dust, delays and a much needed Mediterranean holiday escape
If you’d told me back in January that by the end of May, I’dstill be living in a building site, I’d have laughed politely and then immediately changed the subject.
3 min |
June 01, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Jones’ pride as Newcastle seal a dramatic victory
Newcastle interim coach Stephen Jones praised the “mentality and bravery” of his team after beating Sale 45-42 at Kingston Park.
1 min |
June 01, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Students climb Snowdon in honour of beloved teacher with 'biggest heart'
Fundraisers braved gale force winds and sleet climbing Snowdon to raise money in memory of a teacher with the “biggest heart”.
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June 01, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Funding boost for tourism campaign
A huge campaign to promote Blackpool at sites across the UK has started earlier than planned due to increased funding.
1 min |
June 01, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Inspectors praise ‘well-led’ care home following inquest
A Fylde coast care home has been rated as “good” in its latest inspection.
1 min |
June 01, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Blackpool boss could inspire his players by looking at them
Blackpool promotion winner Tony Rodwell said former manager Billy Ayre’s love of the club was an inspiration to the Bloomfield Road squad.
1 min |
June 01, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
A senior coaching role is still Adam’s ambition
Blackpool legend Charlie Adam admits he’s always looking to step back into a first-team coaching environment.
2 min |
June 01, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Greece is the word as friends embark on a holiday from hell
With holiday season just around the corner, it seemed timely to spend a rare Saturday night in watching the latest BBC thriller Two Weeks in August.
3 min |
June 01, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
It’s nice to see you, to see you nice!
Two former Coronation Street stars Denise Welch and Julie Hesmondhalgh cuddled up for a photo at a launch event for new Channel 4 series, Tip Toe.
1 min |
June 01, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Renowned live music photographer lands honour in world of portraits
A photographer famous for his work on the Fylde coast and acclaimed nationally has now received an international seal of approval.
1 min |
June 01, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Big is beautiful for ninth-gen Passat
Volkswagen’s 50-year-old classic estate has golden touch, writes Julie Marshall
2 min |
June 01, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Tiafoe and Faria serve up more controversy
The umpire had to intervene in a late-night row between Frances Tiafoe and Jaime Faria as tempers boiled over at the French Open on Saturday.
1 min |
June 01, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
We're taking on the Northumberland coast challenge together on foot
A Blackpool student and her pal are gearing up to take on a challenging long-distance coastal walk.
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